WAEC - Civic Education (2022)

1
A prerequisite for orderliness is
Answer
(D)
politeness
2
National symbols are also referred to a symbols of national
Answer
(B)
identity
3
Law of libel and defamation of character violates right to freedom of
Answer
(C)
expression
4
Who among the following is not a foremost Nigerian nationalist?
Answer
(C)
General Yakubu Gowon
5
The major reason for the enactment of traffic regulations is to
Answer
(C)
ensure safety and allow easy flow of traffic
6
The basic responsibility of parents is
Answer
(A)
providing necessities of life for the children.
7
The attitude that prevents peaceful resolution of inter-communal conflict is
Answer
(B)
resentment
8
Use the passage below to answer the question.

It is a common practice for the youths of Upe village to meet every last Saturday of the month to build a proposed structure. Through this practice, they have successfully built a monumental market complex which attracts people from neighboring villages.

The zeal shown by the youths of Upe village is a manifestation of
Answer
(A)
community service
9
Use the passage below to answer the question.

It is a common practice for the youths of Upe village to meet every last Saturday of the month to build a proposed structure. Through this practice, they have successfully built a monumental market complex which attracts people from neighboring villages.

The youth who took part in the various building projects in Upe village are said to be
Answer
(D)
selfless
10
Which of the following sets of agencies are responsible for checking road worthiness of vehicles?
Answer
(A)
The Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Office
11
Which of the following may not be vested with a constitution authority?
 
Answer
(B)
mob
12
An individual who finds it difficult to do without in-take of prohibited substances is
Answer
(C)
a drug addict
13
Which of the following is not a method of recruiting victims for human trafficking?
Answer
(C)
application
14
The law protecting certain individuals from being prosecuted is called
Answer
(C)
immunity clause.
15

Use the image to answer the question.

We can conclude that the mother of the boy putting on a face cap in the cartoon in the image is a
 

Answer
(B)
responsible parent
16

Use the image to answer the question.

The effect of the interaction as captured in the cartoon, in the Fig. in relation to Civic Education is
 

Answer
(C)
peer pressure
17

Use the image to answer the question.

We can make inference from the response of the boy wearing short pants in the cartoon, in the image that he
 

Answer
(A)
needs the knowledge of Civic Education.
18

Use the image to answer the question.

Which of the following is not an advisable way through which the orientation of the boy wearing short pants in the cartoon, in the image can be corrected?
 

Answer
(A)
Subjecting him to harsh punitive measures.
19
Limitation to the right of life can be found in the case of
Answer
(C)
a condemned person
20
In which of the following do citizens have equal rights? Right to
Answer
(B)
freedom from discrimination
21
Interest and willingness to participate in the affairs of a nation are forms of
Answer
(A)
Popular Participation
22
The societal norms that represent the overall attitude of the people in a society is called
Answer
(A)
group values.
23
My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and major life's work is done. My country is now free... - Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

The speaker quoted above must have fought hard for national
Answer
(D)
independence
24
Irresponsible parenting has the tendency of
Answer
(A)
encouraging egoistic tendencies
25
Which of the following is a cause of political apathy in Nigeria?
Answer
(C)
Biased electoral umpires
26
Representation of Nigerians in the senate is
Answer
(C)
equal
27
Identify the odd one from the list below in relation to citizenship obligations
Answer
(B)
Right to personal liberty
28
According to the 1999 constitution as amended, sovereignty belongs to the
Answer
(B)
people from whom government derives its power and authority.
29
Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that all human beings
Answer
(B)
are born free and equal
30
Use the quotation below to answer the question.

''f you cannot beat them, join them''. The statement is an indication of a society that is------
Answer
(B)
morally degenerated
31

Use the quotation below to answer the question.

If you cannot beat them, join them.


Through which of the following means can the effect of the above quotation on the society be rectified?

Answer
(C)
Reorientation of values
32
Interpersonal relationship is promoted through the following ways except
Answer
(A)
confrontation
33
An activity meant to promote and protect the interest of a country is
Answer
(D)
nationalism
34
Democracy is important because it
Answer
(A)
accommodates popular participation.
35
Which of the following criminal act is most commonly perpetrated by cult members?
Answer
(D)
Violence
36
Use the dialogue below to answer the question.

Tim: Jim, let's go to the hospital and confirm our HIV status.
Jim: Really? Does my face resemble that of someone with HIV ? After all, I am too poor to engage in illicit sex, drug abuse nor keep numerous partners like you do.
Tim: It is more than what you think, Jim. You suffer other noticeable symptoms which makes me suspicious of your status.
Jim: Okay, just to satisfy your curiosity, let's go.


From the above dialogue, noticeable symptoms Tim must have observed about Jim include the following except
Answer
(C)
increase in appetite
37

Use the dialogue below to answer the question.

Tim: Jim, let's go to the hospital and confirm our HIV status.
Jim: Really? Does my face resemble that of someone with HIV ? After all, I am too poor to engage in illicit sex, drug abuse nor keep numerous partners like you do.
Tim: It is more than what you think, Jim. You suffer other noticeable symptoms which makes me suspicious of your status.
Jim: Okay, just to satisfy your curiosity, let's go.

Individual like Jim in the story above who believe HIV carriers are selective, can get enlightenment through
 

Answer
(C)
sex and civic education.
38
Which of the following is not a function of the judicial arm of government?
Answer
(D)
Initiation of bills
39
The officials of the administrative agency of the state that are most active in governance belongs to the
Answer
(C)
Executive organ
40
One major reason some Nigerian youths join cult groups is
Answer
(A)
inadequate religious and moral instruction
41
All the following are aims of youth empowerment scheme except
Answer
(C)
Maximization of profit
42
A situation where only 35% of 80 million registered voters participated in a general election, is an indication of political
Answer
(C)
apathy
43
The organizations working against dictatorship and mounting of campaigns for effective civil rule are called
Answer
(C)
civil societies
44

Use the diagram above to answer the question


In the democratic government structure, the portion marked x in the diagram is occupied by

Answer
(B)
judiciary
45

Use the diagram above to answer the question

The major function of the activity of the occupiers of the marked x in the diagram is to

Answer
(A)
interpret laws.